Principal e-Note

Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with fun, relaxation, and plenty of time to recharge. It was wonderful to see so many families at our Kindergarten Orientation, Meet the Teacher, and our Back to School Bash!

As we gear up for another fantastic year of learning and growth, we want to express how excited we are to have our students back, ready to explore, discover, and achieve great things. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare for an amazing year, filled with engaging lessons, new experiences, and opportunities for every child to shine. We believe that education is a partnership between the school and home, and we look forward to working closely with you to ensure the success of your child.

Just a couple of reminders.... The first couple weeks of school are a busy! Please be patient with our arrival & dismissal procedures. Learning new routes and new families' faces will take time. Also to minimize traffic and establish some normalcy, we are asking students only to enter the building. Our students are super excited and we promise to take care of them. Lastly, please be sure your child is aware of how they will be going home. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or call the main office. We are looking forward an awesome school year!

• Aug 18th - Chalk the Walk

• Aug. 20th - First Day of School

• Sept 2nd - Labor Day - No School
• Sept 10th - PTP Meeting - Dr. Lake's Presentation
• Sept 16th - 20th Scholastic Book Fair
• Sept 20th - Family Movie Night
• Sept 27th - No School

For a full list of dates, please click on the 2024-25 District Calendar, which is linked below.

• 2024-25 District Calendar

If you are driving your child(ren) to school, please follow our parent drop off and pick up route. Please DO NOT park on Sunset Drive to pick up or drop off students. Thanks for help!

• Students should not arrive at school before 8:25am
• Please practice caution and put cell phones away during student drop off and pick up
• Please put your car in park when students are loading and unloading
• Please have students enter and exit on the passenger side
• Parents/guardians please remain in your car
• When on Kennerly Road and waiting to enter the school's parking lot, please put on your hazard/flasher light to alert on coming drivers. Thanks.

Please be sure your child knows how they are getting home from school. Safety is our top priority and we want to make sure morning arrival/dismissal goes smoothly.

Having game expectations at recess is important for several reasons:

1. Promotes Fair Play: Expectations ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of how the game should be played, which helps prevent disagreements and promotes fairness. This encourages children to play together harmoniously.

2. Safety: Expectations often include guidelines that keep children safe, such as no rough play or limits on certain actions. This reduces the risk of injuries and ensures that everyone can enjoy recess without getting hurt.

3. Teaches Accountability: Following expectations teaches children about accountability and the importance of adhering to agreed-upon guidelines. It helps them understand the consequences of their actions if they don’t meet the expectations.

4. Encourages Inclusion: Clear expectations make it easier for all children to participate, including those who might not be familiar with the game. This ensures that everyone feels included and can enjoy recess together.

5. Enhances Enjoyment: When everyone understands and meets the expectations, games tend to be more organized and enjoyable. This leads to a more positive experience for all participants.

Having game expectations at recess helps create a structured and enjoyable environment where children can learn, play, and grow together. The following graphics show our new gameplay expectations for recess.

In partnership with the district’s transportation provider First Student, Lindbergh Schools uses the FirstView app to communicate bus information with families in real time. This includes student pickup and drop-off times, and any delays or notifications.

1. Download the FirstView app from the Apple or Google Play store

2. Click the yellow button that says “Tap here to add a new student”

3. Make sure the fields are set as follows:

1. State = “Missouri”

2. District = “Lindbergh SD”

3. Student Number = In this field, please enter your student’s 10-digit Student Number, which is located on the “Student Profile” page in Infinite Campus

It is important to note that bus routes change from year to year, so your student’s bus stop and pickup/drop-off times may not be the same as last year. Families are required to sign up for transportation services annually.

Please check your student’s bus stop information on Aug. 19 to confirm any updates or changes before the first day of school.

As the school year is starting, the school nurses would like to send reminders regarding student illnesses, and when a student should stay home from school. The district’s Health Procedures webpage includes helpful information to determine whether your child should stay home from school due to illness. The district exclusion list has been updated to meet current recommendations.

If your child will be missing school, please remember to contact your child’s school to make them aware. Our school’s attendance line is 314.729.2445.

Lindbergh Schools recommends reaching out to your health care provider if you have questions regarding COVID-19 exposure or illness. In addition, our district follows the COVID-19 Isolation and Precautions recommendations laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As always, we are here to help and wish all of our families a safe and healthy school year. Thank you, and stay well.

Sincerely,

Jessica Franklin

Lindbergh Schools District Lead Nurse

Hello! My name is Lara Pimentel and I am serving as the Student Representative for Lindbergh’s Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year. Representing students from across our district is important to me because I want to ensure that students get a say in their education experience. That is why I am looking for students currently in grades 4-8 to participate in next year’s Student Board Representative Advisory group.

Each month, I will visit a different school in the district and talk to a small group of students. These short meetings take place during the school day for elementary schools, and directly after school for middle schools. In these meetings, I ask questions to the group of students and gather feedback regarding their experiences at Lindbergh. We look at what our schools are doing well and which areas could be improved upon.

From there, I share key information with the Board of Education and provide suggestions on ways to address student concerns.

So, if you are interested in representing your classmates, please fill out this form before Friday, Sept. 6!

• Student Board Representative Advisory Group Application

Meal menus are available on the district website, under the “Families” tab. Click “Browse Menus” on your student’s school to see meal options for each school day.

• Lindbergh Schools Menus on Nutrislice

Meal prices for the 2024-25 school year are as follows:

• Elementary, middle and high school student breakfast is $1.95

• Elementary student lunch is $3.65

• Middle and high school student lunch is $3.85

• Milk is $0.70
  

• Reduced-cost lunch is $0.40, and breakfast is $0.30

Check Your Student’s Meal Account Balance

Student meal balances are now available on the Infinite Campus Portal.

Please check your student’s balance and add funds to your account before the first day of school.

Negative meal balance reminders will resume on July 30, 2024. These reminders are designed to proactively help our families avoid zero and negative meal balances. To learn more about Lindbergh’s meal charge procedures, please visit our website.

• Food Service Charge Procedures

Free and Reduced Meal Application

Before school begins, it is important to check your student’s meal account balance in the Infinite Campus Portal, and also fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals if you think your family may qualify.

Filling out a form could also result in additional financial assistance for your family. In Lindbergh, those benefits include:

• 50% reduction in student technology fees

• 50% reduction in middle school and high school annual activity fee

• Financial assistance for eligible Lindbergh Community Ed and Rec programs. This includes up to 50% registration reduction for many sports and activities.

Free and Reduced Meal Application Instructions

• Log in to Infinite Campus

• Your username is your email address. Please use the “Forgot your parent password?” link if you are unable to access the system. (If you are having difficulty accessing your account, please email icsupport@lindberghschools.ws.)

• Once you are logged in, click “More” on the left-hand menu. Then, click “Meal Benefits”.

• Click “Meal Benefits Application” and follow the instructions to complete the application.
  
  

Am I Eligible?

Not sure if your family qualifies for free and reduced-price meals? This document from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education includes additional information about eligibility criteria.

Questions and Support

If you have questions or need support, please contact Kim Bauer at foodservice@lindberghschools.ws or 314-729-2480 Ext: 8814

In order to supervise/work with a group of students with limit teacher supervision a background check is needed. Please see the below attachment of the step by step process. Thanks for your help.

Email: kennerly@lindberghschools.ws
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/kennerly
Location: 10025 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-729-2440
Facebook: facebook.com/KennerlySchool
Twitter: @KennerlyFlyers